As highlighted by the Special Rapporteur on the right to restitution, compensation and rehabilitation for the victims of gross violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Mr. Theo van Boven, "the issue of State responsibility comes into play when a State is in breach of the obligation to respect internationally recognised human rights.
Theo van Boven, "la cuestión de la responsabilidad del Estado se plantea cuando un Estado viola la obligación de respetar derechos humanos internacionalmente reconocidos.